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Kouign Amann Recipe

A delicious Breton pastry that's buttery, flaky, and sweet.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water warm
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast

Instructions 

  1. 1. Dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and stir until a dough forms.
  3. 3. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth. Let it rise for 1 hour.
  4. 4. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Spread cold butter over two-thirds of the dough.
  5. 5. Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter. Roll it out again and fold into thirds two more times.
  6. 6. Sprinkle sugar over the dough and fold it one last time. Roll it out to fit your baking sheet.
  7. 7. Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let it rise for 30 minutes.
  8. 8. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 40 minutes or until golden and caramelized.
  9. 9. Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

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